Live: Brockwell Park emergency leaves 4 in hospital after fairground ride ‘collapsed’ at Country Show

In a statement, Lambeth MPS said:

“Emergency services responded at around 6.20pm on Saturday to a fairground run which had failed at Lambeth Country Show in Brockwell Park. Four people were transported to the hospital. We are awaiting an assessment of their condition. No one is caught in the race.

“Inquiries are underway to establish the circumstances. Cordons are in place at the location. The Health and Safety Executive will be informed.

Welcome to our live coverage of this breaking news incident. Here’s what we know so far:

• Four people have been rushed to hospital after an emergency incident at the Lambeth Country Show in Brockwell Park this evening (Saturday 8 June).
• Emergency services responded to the incident at around 6.20pm as four people were left in hospital after a breakdown at a fair.